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Tue, 3 Mar 2015 15:23:34 PSTBLOX v1.01How to Install Microsoft Windows XP Loopback Adapterhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Install-Microsoft-Windows-XP-Loopback-Adapt/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 21 Jul 2013 09:08:02 PDTHow To Install Windows XP Professionalhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Install-Windows-XP-Professional/
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:16:17 PDTHow to make your windows 7 computer look like windows xphttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-windows-7-computer-look-like-wind/
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http://cdn.instructables.com/FX0/D46W/H3Z3GURW/FX0D46WH3Z3GURW.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FX0/D46W/H3Z3GURW/FX0D46WH3Z3GURW.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FX0/D46W/H3Z3GURW/FX0D46WH3Z3GURW.SMALL.jpgmkslaterIn this instructable i will show you how to turn your windows 7 into windows xp (it can be used as a prank) but you can still use everything the same way. by the way the thing in the top right hand corner is an acer touch portal thing. i have it because my computer is touch screen. :D doing wh...By: mkslater

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:06:58 PDTHow to cause a harmless bluescreen whenever you wanthttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-cause-a-harmless-bluescreen-whenever-you-wa/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:33:18 PSTA Simple VBS How-tohttp://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-VBS-How-to/
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:36:00 PDTHome Automation MSWindows XPhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Automation-MSWindows-XP/
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:39:38 PSTQuicky web server for MSWindows XPhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Quicky-web-server-for-MSWindows-XP/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 6 Nov 2010 15:29:18 PDTDIY: How to speed up Windows XP using CleanUp!http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-How-to-speed-up-Windows-XP-using-CleanUp/
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:48:13 PDTHiding Foldershttp://www.instructables.com/id/Hiding-Folders/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:18:54 PSTHow to hide your fileshttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hide-your-files/
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:01:35 PSTHow to Make a Windows XP Error Messagehttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Windows-XP-Error-Message/
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Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:41:34 PSTEasy automatic backup Outlook and other files.http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-automatic-backup-Outlook-and-other-files/
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 3 Sep 2009 09:15:13 PDTHow to Install the Royale Noir Theme in Windows XPhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Install-the-Royale-Noir-Theme-in-Windows-XP/
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:29:59 PDTHow to make Windows 2000 look like Windows XPhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Windows-2000-look-like-Windows-XP/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 6 Jun 2009 08:30:37 PDTChanging Windows Vista to look like Windows XPhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Changing-Windows-Vista-to-look-like-Windows-XP/
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:24:42 PDTTurning your Windows XP or Vista into a mac and Linuxhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Turning-your-Windows-XP-or-Vista-into-a-mac-and-Li/
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Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 22 May 2009 02:42:21 PDTWindows XP Tips & Trickshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Windows-XP-Tips-amp-Tricks/
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:59:46 PSTRecover your Vista or XP account password with a live CDhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Recover-your-Vista-or-XP-account-password-with-a-l/
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:22:37 PSTHow to completely vistalize Your Computerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-completely-visalize-Your-Computer/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:23:57 PSTT-Structables: Windows XP Start menu hack!http://www.instructables.com/id/T-Structables-Windows-XP-Start-menu-hack/
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:19:34 PSTAdd Password Protection to any .zip Folderhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Password-Protection-to-any-zip-Folder/
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 6 Nov 2008 14:05:55 PSTCustom XP - Visual Basic Scripting to Customize!http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-XP-Registry-Edits/
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http://cdn.instructables.com/FN1/1B5J/FMEG9XGA/FN11B5JFMEG9XGA.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FN1/1B5J/FMEG9XGA/FN11B5JFMEG9XGA.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FN1/1B5J/FMEG9XGA/FN11B5JFMEG9XGA.SMALL.jpgsniper120A simple way to change the looks of XP is is to use some $1000 dollar GUI* program, right? WRONG! You can spend money on programs, but why pay if you can do it for free? In this guide i will show you how to do it so easy that it will cost $0 and will only take a few minutes to do. Even if you are a ...By: sniper120

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:54:07 PDTRecover XP CD KEYhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Recover-XP-CD-KEY/
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 1 Oct 2008 18:40:00 PDTInstall Vista XPhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Install-Vista-XP/
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:51:43 PDTHow to Play Pinball While Installing Windows XPhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Play-Pinball-While-Installing-Windows-XP/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:29:40 PDTVista-lizing your old XP computer: the ultimate tutorialhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Vista-lizing-your-old-XP-computer-the-ultimate-tu/
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http://cdn.instructables.com/F5F/J1OD/FJPYESWF/F5FJ1ODFJPYESWF.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F5F/J1OD/FJPYESWF/F5FJ1ODFJPYESWF.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F5F/J1OD/FJPYESWF/F5FJ1ODFJPYESWF.SMALL.jpg4_t477_guyEver since Windows Vista was released, I've always wanted to Vista-lize my XP. But all those tutorials just told me to use the VTP. I tried the VTP before and hated it. I wanted a package that wouldn't sacrifice performance, but I couldn't find one. So I gave up and used about $500 (all the money I ...By: 4_t477_guy

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:16:37 PDTHow to Delete any File (windows)http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Delete-any-File-windows/
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http://cdn.instructables.com/F3I/E1T0/FIZVX2SN/F3IE1T0FIZVX2SN.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F3I/E1T0/FIZVX2SN/F3IE1T0FIZVX2SN.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F3I/E1T0/FIZVX2SN/F3IE1T0FIZVX2SN.SMALL.jpgkarcinaginUse a small program to delete any file. Get the program Go hereAnd it is free and under 1mb in size Install it Double click the unlocker.exe icon If you get a windows pop up select run. Follow the instillation. If you dont want it to start with windows... But if you don't want to do this o...By: karcinagin

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:37:05 PDTCreate a command prompt window the easy way.http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-command-prompt-window-the-easy-way/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:09:11 PDTVideo Backgrounds for XPhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Video-Backgrounds-for-XP/
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Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:03:10 PDTAdd Stuff To The 'SEND TO' Menuhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Stuff-To-The-SEND-TO--Menu/
Add Stuff To The 'SEND TO' Menu - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FLK/VDG3/FCUJWFPA/FLKVDG3FCUJWFPA.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FLK/VDG3/FCUJWFPA/FLKVDG3FCUJWFPA.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FLK/VDG3/FCUJWFPA/FLKVDG3FCUJWFPA.SMALL.jpgblckthngThe SEND TO menu is a convienent menubar for sending stuff from one place to another, but it usually only has the default options. Fortunatly you can add options in the menu for easy transfers. FIRSTLY Open 'My Computer' SECONDLY Open the drive containing your windows installation. Its usually...By: blckthng

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:38:28 PSTMake your XP LOOK (to the untrained eye) like Mac OS Xhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-XP-LOOK-to-the-untrained-eye-like-Mac-/
Make your XP LOOK (to the untrained eye) like Mac OS X - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:02:28 PSTWinXP Overhaul Guide: How to make it look like Vista, run like lightning, and stay productive, fast & smoothhttp://www.instructables.com/id/WinXP-Overhaul-Guide-How-to-make-it-look-like-Vis/
WinXP Overhaul Guide: How to make it look like Vista, run like lightning, and stay productive, fast & smooth - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FBI/LCN4/FB7FYD27/FBILCN4FB7FYD27.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBI/LCN4/FB7FYD27/FBILCN4FB7FYD27.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBI/LCN4/FB7FYD27/FBILCN4FB7FYD27.SMALL.jpgCharredPCThis guide (but not the filepack) has been updated as of 11/19/08. I plan to upload a refreshed filepack later this week which will include the updated information and newer version files. If you looked this over when it was first released, you may want to check it out again. Here's how to give your...By: CharredPC

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 9 Jan 2008 12:31:56 PSTHow to UPGRADE from Vista to Windows XP on an Acer laptophttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-UPGRADE-from-Vista-to-Windows-XP-on-an-Acer/
How to UPGRADE from Vista to Windows XP on an Acer laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 4 Jan 2008 20:50:44 PSThow to launch websites from your desktop!http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-launch-websites-from-your-desktop!/
how to launch websites from your desktop! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:30:20 PSTFormat Dell Computers - Downgrade to XP from Vistahttp://www.instructables.com/id/Format-Dell-Computers---Downgrade-to-XP-from-Vista/
Format Dell Computers - Downgrade to XP from Vista - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 27 Oct 2007 02:15:18 PDTRunning Scripts Directly from the Context Menu in Windows XPhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Running-Scripts-Directly-from-the-Context-Menu-in-/
Running Scripts Directly from the Context Menu in Windows XP - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:40:35 PDTHow To Make XP Look Like VISTAhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-To-Windows-Vista-%3a-For-FREE/
How To Make XP Look Like VISTA - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:57:27 PDTHow to Set ANYTHING to Start Up When You Log On To Your Computer - Windows XPhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Set-ANYTHING-to-Start-Up-When-You-Log-On-To/
How to Set ANYTHING to Start Up When You Log On To Your Computer - Windows XP - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 4 Aug 2007 13:48:40 PDTPlay Flash Games Offline! (Copying From Browser Cache) - WINDOWShttp://www.instructables.com/id/Play-Flash-Games-Offline!-Copying-From-Browser-Ca/
Play Flash Games Offline! (Copying From Browser Cache) - WINDOWS - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 8 May 2007 22:03:06 PDTHidden Windows XP and Vista Folders "How to hide files and folders"http://www.instructables.com/id/Hidden-Windows-XP-and-Vista-Folders-%22How-to-hide-f/
Hidden Windows XP and Vista Folders "How to hide files and folders" - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:26:12 PDTMac OS 7 on Windowshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Mac-OS-7-on-Windows/
Mac OS 7 on Windows - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FBB/UTXR/F0CWGFNG/FBBUTXRF0CWGFNG.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBB/UTXR/F0CWGFNG/FBBUTXRF0CWGFNG.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBB/UTXR/F0CWGFNG/FBBUTXRF0CWGFNG.SMALL.jpglookatmygrlyfontIn this instructable you will learn how to install Mac OS 7 on windows. Dont worry I have all the files you need. :)DOWNLOAD THIS FROM APPLE..... You wont need it but its just so apple gets the credit for the OS. So please download if your gonna do this. Download and Unrar. Ok here are those file...By: lookatmygrlyfont

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:17:14 PDTXP Securityhttp://www.instructables.com/id/XP-Security/
XP Security - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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